The Dismissal of NAP Government in Baluchistanin 1973: A Critical Perspective

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13292780

Authors

  • Dr.Farzana Gul Taj Assistant professor, Jinnah College for Women, University of Peshawar                
  • Dr. Muhammad Daniyal Khan Lecturer, Department of History, University of Peshawar

Abstract

The removal of NAP (National Awami Party) government in Baluchistan in February 1973 marked a significant milestone in Pakistan’s political arena. It highlighted the strained relations between the central government and Baluchistan, particularly the conflict between Prime Minster Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and the then NAP leadership. Key causes of the dismissal included, the London Plan allegation, the Coast Guard operation, tribal conflicts and the alleged discovery of Iraqi arms cache. The after math saw violent reactions from Baluch nationalists leading to the formation of Baluch people’s Liberation Front and heightened political tensions across Pakistan. The dismissal also strained Pakistan’s relations with Afghanistan. Overall, this event had far reaching consequences for Pakistan’s political stability and regional diplomacy.

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Published

2024-06-25

How to Cite

Dr.Farzana Gul Taj, and Dr. Muhammad Daniyal Khan. 2024. “The Dismissal of NAP Government in Baluchistanin 1973: A Critical Perspective : DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/Zenodo.13292780”. Khairulummah 3 (02):10-22. https://khairulumma.com/index.php/about/article/view/120.

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 02 (2024): Jan-June 2024: Khair ul Ummah

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